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Shaugnessy Family History

Shaugnessy Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shaughnessy, O'shaughnessy, Harkness, Harness, Sandness, Kragness

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Where is the Shaugnessy family from?

You can see how Shaugnessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaugnessy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shaugnessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Shaugnessy families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shaugnessy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shaugnessy families in 1880.
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What did your Shaugnessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaugnessy. 40% of Shaugnessy men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Shaugnessy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaugnessy were Laborer and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaugnessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaugnessy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 527 immigration records available for the last name Shaugnessy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Shaugnessy. For the veterans among your Shaugnessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaugnessy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Shaugnessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shaugnessy in 1969 was 66, and 88 in 2001.

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